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Suggest Treatment For Kidney Stones
I had have been dealing with kidney stones for a few months now and had a ct yesterday that confirmed I have a total of 7 I haven t been able to keep any food or water down all day and the pain has intensified what should I do I m not able to call and schedual an appointment with a urologist until monday
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Kidney stones are managed on the basis of their size and location.
Initially, when the stones is very small less 3 mm it is managed conservatively.
If the stone is larger in size larger than 6 mm, it is managed surgically.
The location of the stones is also important whether in kidney or in the ureter.
Since, you have multiple (seven stones, surgical measures will be required.
The definitive management will be determined by your urologist after relevant investigations.
Thus, consult your urologist for further work up.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Kidney stones are managed on the basis of their size and location.
Initially, when the stones is very small less 3 mm it is managed conservatively.
If the stone is larger in size larger than 6 mm, it is managed surgically.
The location of the stones is also important whether in kidney or in the ureter.
Since, you have multiple (seven stones, surgical measures will be required.
The definitive management will be determined by your urologist after relevant investigations.
Thus, consult your urologist for further work up.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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